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Depersonalization-Derealization (DPDR) IN CHILDREN: A Parent's Guide to Understanding What Your Child is Going Through
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 15 2026
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Are you lying awake at night wondering:
Is something seriously wrong with my child?
Why doesn't reassurance seem to work anymore?
Am I making things worse without realizing it?
This book was written for parents who feel scared, confused, and desperate for clear, calm, trustworthy guidance, not medical jargon or dismissive reassurance.
This guide walks you step-by-step through what DPDR really is, why it happens in children, and how your everyday responses can either calm or unintentionally reinforce it.
Inside, you'll learn:
What DPDR feels like from a child's perspective, so you can truly understand their fear
Why anxiety, stress, and sensitive nervous systems trigger DPDR
The common parenting habits that accidentally keep DPDR going
Exactly what to say (and what not to say) when your child is scared
How to help your child feel safe again without over-reassuring or over-monitoring
How to support recovery while encouraging independence, not avoidance
What real recovery looks like, and when professional help is appropriate
Each chapter is designed to reduce your fear, increase your confidence, and help your child's nervous system settle naturally.
This is not a clinical textbook. This is not a just ignore it approach.
This book speaks directly to parents living this every day, offering:
Calm, human explanations
Realistic reassurance
Practical guidance you can use immediately
Hope grounded in understanding, not false promises
Most importantly, it reminds you of a crucial truth:
Your child is still themselves. DPDR is temporary. And recovery is possible.
If you want to stop feeling helpless
If you want to support your child without reinforcing fear
If you want clear answers and steady guidance
This book was written for you.
Buy your copy today and learn how to become the calm, grounding presence your child needs to feel safe again, one step at a time.
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